Sainz hopes Alonso makes Formula 1® return

Alonso, 38, has been linked with a return to Renault, having left F1® at the end of 2018 following 17 seasons.

Sainz, who will join Ferrari from McLaren next year, said he hoped to see his fellow Spaniard return.

"F1® is for the best and Alonso is one of them," he told Movistar+ on Tuesday.

"It is his place and I would like him to be there. Fernando can decide … I want him to decide what makes him happy, but I would like him to be there."

Thanks so much for the support!!Obviously this weekend has been one of the most exciting moments of my career. But what I most want right now is to be back racing @F1 with my racing mates and with all of you on the grandstands! #carlossainzpic.twitter.com/oUKdjKAl3d